Crissy Field Kite Day: Photos from a joyous celebration of 20 years
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Saturday, May 7, 2022 was a glorious day for kites and Crissy Field! A big THANK YOU to everybody who stopped by the Roving Ranger to celebrate 20 years since the transformation of this beloved space. This day had it all: Families, friends, pups, the Bay, and a strong wind to help the sea of kites flying overhead!
It was amazing to think that just over 20 years ago, we would have been standing instead on an abandoned asphalt patch, with no marsh and no beach nearby. We're immensely grateful for our NPS partners and to the generosity of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, along with the thousands of volunteers and community members who helped make this transformation happen.
High-flying fun at Crissy Field in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Commemorative kites from the Crissy Field 20th anniversary flying through clear skies. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
A crowd gathers for Crissy Field Kite Day to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park's transformation. Francis Ng / NPS
Parks Conservancy staff, NPS partners, and the owner of Chinatown Kite Shop pose with the Crissy Field 20th anniversary commemorative kites. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Children fly kites over the Roving Ranger mobile trailhead at Crissy Field. Francis Ng / NPS
Park goers build their kites by the Roving Ranger at Crissy Field. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Parks Conservancy staff get a little help distributing kites at Crissy Field Kite Day. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Many visitors flying their Crissy Field 20th anniversary commemorative kites. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
NPS ranger distributes kites during Crissy Field Kite Day. Francis Ng / NPS
Crissy Field 20th anniversary kites fly against a blue sky. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Conservancy staff displays a commemorative kite from the opening of Crissy Field. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
Park visitors received commemorative kites at Crissy Field Kite Day, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the park. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy
Families and park visitors enjoying kite flying at Crissy Field. Francis Ng / NPS
Kites fill the sky over Crissy Airfield. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
A little maintenance keeps kites flying at Crissy Field. Francis Ng / NPS
Youth from the I-YEL program assemble their kites at Crissy Field. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
IYEL youth gathered at the Roving Ranger. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
A kite-flying crowd gathered at Crissy Airfield to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park. Ryan Curran White / Parks Conservancy
